“My house shall be a house of prayer.” – Luke 19:46

A family inherited a beautiful, historic library but gradually filled it with boxes and clutter, hiding the books and crowding the reading tables. One day, a visitor paused and said, “Quite a nice library.” In sudden shame, the family hurried to clear the mess, restoring the room to its intended purpose—a quiet place for study and reflection.

When Jesus cleared the temple, He wasn’t just opposing commerce but defending the sacred purpose of God’s house. The temple was meant to be a place where people could encounter God in prayer, but it had become cluttered with distractions. Similarly, our hearts are now temples of the Holy Spirit, yet we often fill them with worldly worries, sinful habits, and endless distractions that crowd out prayer. Christ’s cleansing action invites us to examine what clutter might be preventing us from fully experiencing His presence. He wants to restore our hearts as houses of prayer—places of intimate communion with God. Let His Spirit help you clear away whatever hinders your relationship with Him. Make space for prayer today, and rediscover the joy of meeting God in the sacred space He desires to dwell in—your heart.

A Journey of Reflection and Action

• Journal: List the “clutter” in your heart—habits, fears, distractions, or routines that crowd out time with God.
• Scripture Meditation: Sit quietly with Luke 19:45–48, asking Jesus to reveal what He wants to cleanse in your inner life.
• Practical Reset: Clear a physical space in your home as a place of prayer; let it reflect the inner renewal God desires.
• Share: Tell someone about one intentional change you’re making to deepen your prayer life.
• Community Reflection: Discuss how to cultivate environments (home, church, group) that nurture prayer and spiritual attentiveness.

Join Us in Prayer

Lord Jesus, cleanse our hearts from every distraction that pulls us away from You. Restore in us a spirit of prayer, quiet our minds, and draw us into deeper communion with Your presence. May our hearts truly become a dwelling place for Your grace. Amen.

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Scripture: Adapted from the Catholic Daily Reading for 21 November 2025.

Further Reading:

• First Reading: (From the Catholic Daily Reading of the day)
• Responsorial Psalm:
• Second Reading (if applicable):
• Alleluia:
• Gospel: Luke 19:45–48